Restrictive Lung Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What type of asbestos is most likely to cause asbestosis and mesothelioma?
A
Crocidolite (blue)
2
Q
Exposure to what results in pigeon fancier’s lung?
A
Avian proteins
3
Q
What kind of antibodies are tested for in rheumatiod?
A
anti-CCP
4
Q
A condition also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis. Will produce changing infiltrates in the lungs?
A
churg-strauss syndrome/EGPA
Test for p-ANCA antibodies
